Savannah Charter Bus Rental FAQs
About Savannahcharterbusrentals.com
Savannahcharterbusrentals.com is an advertising and quote comparison website that lets you compare bus rental options and pricing from a network of bus companies serving Savannah through a national booking company. Fill out one quick form and you'll see vehicles, amenities, and trip-specific pricing in seconds — no account required, no waiting on callbacks. Savannahcharterbusrentals.com is an advertising and referral website and does not own or operate vehicles. A free quote is always available online or by phone at 912-712-0600.
No — Savannahcharterbusrentals.com is a comparison and referral website. In practical terms, that means you use it to compare vehicles and pricing from a network of independently owned bus companies serving the Savannah area, then book through a national booking platform. The transportation itself is carried out by those independently owned companies. Savannahcharterbusrentals.com is the place you come to find, compare, and get started — not the company that shows up with the bus.
When you search on your own, you call one company, get one price, and start over. With Savannahcharterbusrentals.com, you fill out one form or make one call to 912-712-0600 and your request goes in front of a whole network of providers serving Savannah at once. You see more vehicle types, more price points, and different packages side by side — in seconds, not hours.
That is the time you save, and the options you would never have found on your own.
An independently owned transportation company serving Savannah. Once you fill out a quote, you move over to a national booking platform where you choose the vehicle that suits your trip — a vehicle and a price, not a company off a list. The transportation company assigned to the booking is confirmed to you after you book.
The platform partners with different operators serving the area, so the right match depends on your specific date, route, and vehicle type.
Booking a Charter Bus
Fill out the form on this site with your trip details — or call 912-712-0600 — and you are taken directly to a search results page on a national booking company's website. That booking company partners with independent operators serving the Savannah area. On their site, you browse available vehicles with pricing for your specific trip, choose the one that fits, and book it right there online.
What you are choosing is a vehicle and a price — the whole process takes just minutes.
Start with the basics: your pickup city, where you are going, how many people are in your group, and how many hours you need the bus. The more detail you give — your stops in order, your start and end times, how much luggage the group is carrying, and any amenities you need onboard — the more accurately the quote comes back and the better the deal you can find. More detail means fewer surprises.
Right away — there is no waiting on a callback. As soon as you submit the form, you go straight to the search results page on the national booking company's website and see quotes immediately. No inbox to check.
If you would rather go through it with someone, call 912-712-0600 and a live agent will walk you through the options for your trip.
The earlier the better for a popular date — and a larger group or a specific vehicle type should be locked in further ahead. That said, because Savannahcharterbusrentals.com puts your request in front of a whole network of providers serving Savannah rather than one operator with one yard, short-notice trips are often still very workable. That is the real advantage of comparing a network instead of calling a single company and being told no.
Submit the request or call 912-712-0600 even on short notice — it is always worth checking what is available for your date.
All of those can be requested. Hourly or as-directed keeps the vehicle with your group for a set block of time, which works well when the itinerary is flexible or the group is moving between several places. A one-way transfer moves the group from one point to another.
A round trip brings them back. A multi-stop itinerary runs a set route with several stops built in — a pub crawl through the Historic District, a brewery loop, a wedding shuttle circuit. A multi-day booking covers a trip that runs across more than one calendar day.
Which format fits comes down to the trip itself. A multi-stop or overnight itinerary should be laid out in full with the request — stops, timing, and overnight details — so it comes back priced correctly.
Charter Bus Pricing
A charter bus costs $205–$385+ per hour on weekdays, $225–$410+ per hour on weekends, and $1,650–$2,950+ per day. Those are planning ranges, not your price — a number of things move a quote, and your actual trip may land anywhere inside or outside that spread depending on the vehicle, the date, the route, and what is available in Savannah on your day. The fastest way to see a number is to fill out the form and see pricing for your actual trip in seconds.
Or call 912-712-0600 — going through the trip with someone can surface better pricing and packages than you would find on your own.
It depends on the trip, and all three are used. A short trip of a couple of hours is usually priced hourly — a transfer from a Savannah hotel to the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, for example. A trip that runs long distance — roughly past the 100 to 200 mile mark, or heading well out of the area to Atlanta, Charleston, or Orlando — may carry a per-mile charge instead of stacked hours.
And a long day, generally around eight hours or more, often comes back as a day rate simply because the vehicle is booked for so much of the day that hourly math stops making sense. Submitting the actual trip is what determines which structure applies to your quote.
The type and size of bus, how long it is booked for, the date and the day of the week, the distance and the route, the number of stops, and how busy that date is locally all move the number. Sunday through Thursday prices lower than Friday and Saturday. Daytime trips price lower than those same evenings.
Booking the size the group actually needs — rather than over-booking capacity — keeps the rate where it belongs. And grouping riders into one or two pickup points instead of five cuts the hours on the clock before the trip even begins. In Savannah, spring wedding weekends and St. Patrick's Day week pull the whole market, so booking those dates early matters more than any other single factor.
The more of these levers you can work in your favor, the better your quote comes back.
About Charter Buses
A charter bus is a full-size passenger coach that a group hires for its own trip — its own route, its own schedule, its own stops — rather than riding a fixed public route with strangers. It is built for moving a large group over a distance in one vehicle, and a standard full-size coach seats roughly 40 to 56 people. The group has the whole coach to themselves for the duration of the booking.
Outside, a full-size charter bus is a tall, wide coach body with high windows running the full length of both sides and luggage bay doors along the lower panels underneath. The exterior is usually finished in white, silver, black, or a solid color — though some coaches are wrapped in an operator's own graphics, so the coach that shows up will not always look the same. Inside, you have forward-facing seats in pairs on either side of a center aisle, running the length of the coach.
Seat fabric is either cloth or leather depending on the make and model — a Prevost H3-45 is often finished in leather, while a standard MCI J4500 typically runs cloth. Overhead parcel racks run the full length above both rows, and a restroom sits toward the rear. The interior is taller than most people expect: you can stand and walk the aisle without ducking.
Some of the amenities available on charter buses include reclining cloth or leather seats, individual climate controls, onboard restrooms, overhead and undercarriage storage, WiFi and power outlets, a PA system with wireless microphone, and TV monitors. Features may include any combination of those depending on the make, model, and operator — no two coaches are built identically, and the exact amenities on a given vehicle are confirmed during booking. If there is something specific the group needs onboard, note it with the trip details when you submit the request.
That narrows which vehicles come back to the ones that actually have it.
Generally 40 to 56 passengers, depending on the make and model — with 56 the most common build on a full-size coach. The MCI J4500 seats 56 as standard and is built for up to 60. The Van Hool CX45 is the same: 56 standard, up to 60.
The Prevost H3-45 seats 56. Shorter 35-foot coaches seat closer to 44. What changes the count on the same coach is configuration — extra legroom or a wheelchair position each take seats out of the total.
Because this site works with a network of providers, the exact coach on any given trip depends on what is available for your date and route. Submit the trip or call 912-712-0600 if the group needs a specific capacity confirmed.
A 56-passenger coach runs 14 rows, with two seats on each side of a center aisle — forward facing, paired seating, one aisle down the middle. That is the standard layout on a full-size coach. The row count drops on coaches built with extra legroom, since each additional inch of pitch takes space from the row behind it, and a wheelchair position removes one or two rows from the count.
Some coaches also tier the front rows slightly for sightlines. Fourteen rows, two-and-two, is the number to plan around for a standard 56-passenger build.
A full-size charter bus is 45 feet long and 8.5 feet wide. To put that in terms of something you can picture: roughly three cars parked end to end. That is the number to work with if you are checking whether one fits in a parking area, a driveway, or a venue approach.
Shorter coaches exist — most commonly around 35 feet — and those are worth requesting if the route involves tight turns or low-clearance areas. The 45-foot coach is the standard full-size vehicle.
A full-size charter bus stands about 11 to 12 feet tall depending on the model. Traffic engineers design clearance for 12 feet, which is the number to check against a parking garage, a covered venue entrance, or any posted overhead clearance sign before the bus arrives. To picture it: a little taller than a single story of a house.
If the route passes under any low-clearance structure, that is worth noting with the trip details when you submit the request.
WiFi is one of the amenities available on charter buses, and many coaches on the road today are equipped with it. Whether a given vehicle has it varies — onboard WiFi is an equipment option a coach is built with, not something every coach carries as standard. One thing worth knowing before the trip: onboard WiFi runs off a cellular connection and is built for light use across a full coach — phones, messaging, browsing — not for fifty or sixty people doing heavy work simultaneously.
It keeps the group connected; it is not a substitute for a hardwired office connection. If the group needs WiFi, note it with the trip details when you submit the request. That narrows the results to coaches that have it.
Yes — an onboard restroom is standard on full-size charter buses. It sits toward the rear of the coach and is there so a group does not have to stop mid-trip to find a facility. On longer runs, the trip is still usually planned with real rest stops, because the onboard restroom is a convenience rather than a replacement for a proper break on a four- or five-hour drive.
Features may include a standard coach restroom with a sink and ventilation. Note it with the trip details if it matters for the group, and the vehicles that come back will have it.
Yes — charter buses are built with 110-volt AC power outlets, and coaches are commonly fitted with them at every seat, some with a USB port built into the same outlet. This is an equipment option rather than something every coach carries, so it varies by vehicle. In practical terms, a group can keep phones and laptops charged across a long run without anyone rationing battery life.
If the group needs outlets — especially for a corporate trip or a long-distance move where devices need to stay charged — note it with the trip details so the vehicles that come back are the ones that have it.
Yes — in two places. Overhead parcel racks run the full interior length of the coach above both rows of seats, and undercarriage baggage bays sit beneath the coach floor, accessed through the large doors along the lower panels on both sides. A full-size coach carries roughly 460 cubic feet of underfloor baggage space and around 100 cubic feet in the overhead racks.
Across a full 56-passenger load, that works out to roughly 8 cubic feet per person underneath and under 2 overhead — in practice, about one checked-size bag each below plus one small carry-on above. What changes it: a coach fitted with a wheelchair lift gives up some baggage bay space to the lift mechanism. Bulky gear — musical instruments, sports equipment, event supplies, camera cases — takes the space of several standard bags and should be described specifically when you submit the request.
State the luggage and any oversized items with the trip details so the right coach gets matched to the group.
Charter Bus Service in Savannah, Georgia
The network serves every kind of group trip in and around Savannah. Airport transfers to and from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport are one of the most common requests. Corporate travel and employee shuttles move teams between hotels, offices, and event venues.
Weddings and private events use shuttle circuits between hotel blocks and venues across the Historic District and beyond. Concerts and sporting events keep groups together on game and show nights. School and church group trips handle field trips and retreat travel.
Government and military moves, wine and brewery tours, prom, and long-distance travel to Atlanta, Charleston, and beyond are all on the table. Whatever brings your group together, there is a bus in the network ready for it.
The network serves Savannah and the surrounding region, including Pooler, Richmond Hill, Hinesville, Statesboro, Beaufort and Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, Brunswick, and communities across Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty Counties. Those are examples — not the full coverage area. If your pickup or destination is not on that list, enter the full route in the quote form or call 912-712-0600 to check whether service is available for your specific trip.
Savannah's St. Patrick's Day celebration — one of the largest in the country, centered on River Street and the Historic District in mid-March — is the single tightest date on the Savannah calendar. The whole local market fills early. Spring wedding season from April through June books out fast, as does prom and homecoming season across Chatham County schools in April and May.
Savannah Music Festival in late March and early April, SCAD Savannah Film Festival in late October, and Savannah Southern Half Marathon weekend in November all draw large crowds. New Year's Eve on River Street and college graduation weekends at SCAD and Georgia Southern round out the high-demand stretches. Book those dates well ahead.
Short-notice requests are still worth submitting — the network covers more ground than any single operator.
Planning Your Savannah, Georgia Charter Bus Trip
Yes — the network serves Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), located about 8 miles northwest of downtown Savannah via I-16, roughly a 15-minute drive off-peak. For groups flying into a major hub, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is approximately 250 miles west, about a 3.5- to 4-hour drive on I-16 west to I-75 north. The coach meets the group outside the terminal at the spot that airport designates for buses and larger vehicles, following that airport's own pickup guidelines.
Have the group gathered curbside with all luggage before calling the bus forward — that keeps the pickup clean and on time.
Yes — the network serves sporting venues in and around Savannah. Grayson Stadium (1401 E Victory Dr, Savannah, GA 31404) is home to the Savannah Bananas and the Savannah Chant, and game nights there fill the surrounding streets quickly. Enmarket Arena (620 Stiles Ave., Savannah, GA 31415) hosts concerts and events that generate significant downtown traffic.
For college football, Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro — home of the Georgia Southern Eagles, about 70 miles west on US-80 — is a popular destination on home Saturdays. Buses drop at the designated commercial zone near each venue; on event nights, traffic patterns around Victory Drive and the arena district shift significantly, so build extra time into the departure window.
Yes — the network serves Savannah's major convention and event venues. The Savannah Convention Center (1 International Dr, Savannah, GA 31402) on Hutchinson Island is the primary convention facility, directly across the Savannah River from River Street and accessible via the Talmadge Memorial Bridge or the free Savannah Belles Ferry. The Enmarket Arena (620 Stiles Ave.) handles large-scale events and concerts.
The Savannah Civic Center (301 W Oglethorpe Ave) hosts meetings and performances in the heart of downtown. Large venues have designated bus loading areas separate from the main guest entrance. A repeat shuttle between a hotel and a convention venue should have its full schedule — runs, timing, and headcount — laid out with the request so it comes back timed and priced correctly.
Yes — any wedding venue in the area. Savannah has an exceptional concentration of historic and waterfront properties: The Kehoe House (123 Habersham St) and The Mansion on Forsyth Park (700 Drayton St) in the Historic District, Whitefield Chapel at Bethesda (9520 Ferguson Ave) on the south side of the city, The Morris Center (10 E Oglethorpe Ave), and waterfront venues along River Street and the Savannah River. Plantation-style estates south of the city and the coastal properties near Tybee Island are also popular.
The most common wedding shuttle setup is a circuit between the hotel block and the venue, running through the evening. Include the exact venue address with the request — it helps match the right vehicle to the approach and the route.
Yes — the network serves schools and campuses across the Savannah area. Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools is the local district, with high schools including Savannah High School, Jenkins High School, Beach High School, and Groves High School. At the college level, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has a distributed campus across the Historic District, and Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus (11935 Abercorn St) serves the south side of the city.
Savannah State University (3219 College St) and Savannah Technical College are also in the area. Field trips and team travel are typically pickups at the school or campus itself. Include the exact headcount, any chaperone needs, and any accessibility requirements with the request.
Yes — the network serves Savannah's growing craft scene and nightlife districts. Local stops include Service Brewing Co. (574 Indian St), Moon River Brewing Company (21 W Bay St) in the Historic District, and Southbound Brewing Company (107 E Lathrop Ave). For a longer loop, Savannah Quarters and the bars and restaurants of River Street and City Market make natural multi-stop circuits.
The Savannah area does not have a commercial casino, but Harrah's Cherokee Casino in Cherokee, North Carolina is approximately 4.5 hours northwest for groups making a longer overnight run. A multi-stop route is timed by how long the group stays at each stop — list the stops in order and how long at each one so the hours come back right.
Yes. Groups travel from Savannah to Atlanta (approximately 250 miles, 3.5 to 4 hours on I-16 west to I-75 north), Charleston, South Carolina (approximately 105 miles, about 1 hour 45 minutes on I-95 north), Orlando, Florida (approximately 390 miles, about 5.5 to 6 hours on I-95 south to I-4), Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (approximately 175 miles, about 2.5 to 3 hours), and Charlotte, North Carolina (approximately 375 miles, about 5.5 hours). A long-distance trip is usually booked as a one-way transfer or a multi-day trip rather than by the hour.
Overnight trips need the full itinerary — departure time, destination, any overnight stops, and return timing — laid out with the request so it comes back priced and structured correctly.